Erin Green

Erin has been living in Kathmandu since 2014. Before that she spent many years in China, and travelled all around Asia as a teacher and tour leader. When she’s not working at the British Council here in Kathmandu or teaching yoga, she’s adventuring on her scooter, seeing what’s new in the city, or spending time with her dear and eclectic friends.

I spoke to Billi Bierling, German climber and major contributor to the Himalayan Database. The Database thoroughly chronicles those who have summited the Himalayan peaks from 1905-2018, utilizing details gathered from over 15,000 individual interviews. The creator of the database was the legendary Elizabeth Hawley, a close friend of Billi’s,

After some extremely serious research over the past few years, I’ve compiled a list of the top contenders for the best massages, therapies and other treatments to keep the body and soul aglow through the ‘fairy dust’ that Kathmandu casts on her residents and visitors. Check ’em out! For a

The weekend weather report showed constant dark clouds with yellow lightening bolts piercing them. I immediately thought of leeches having a circus in my socks and I got a little weak-kneed. But my friend Annabel, with her strong British accent (which Americans like me find soothing and trustworthy), stated with

Before monsoon kicks in, I’ve been doing some serious poolside research all over Kathmandu. It’s the only way I can really get the grime out from under my fingernails! I like a good power swim, and the first two pools are perfect for that, and the price is right. The

I had two days, one night and a scooter. I also had a need to escape the dusty circus of Kathmandu, where I live and work, to breathe some clean air. Raj, the manager of Shivapuri Retreat, said that all you have to do is drive about 30 minutes from

I’m a sucker for a scooter ride, and when I heard about Vespa Valley’s vintage Vespa tours of Kathmandu, I had to check it out. My guide, Surendera, picked me up near my house on a cherry-red ’80s model. He gave me a helmet and we cruised off into the

Last time I went paragliding in Pokhara was nine years ago. Only a handful of companies were operating then, and there were more mountain peaks visible than fliers. My tandem pilot was five months pregnant, and we had a cushy ride floating in the thermals, seemingly as high as the

The temperatures are dropping in Kathmandu, so it’s important to soak up the warmth of the sunshine whenever you can. Below are three newly opened or reopened garden restaurants in town. They each have a unique feel, and all are sensational spots for dining in the sun, and then snuggling

Whether you’re just passing through Kathmandu or living here, a Saturday or Sunday morning sampling goodies at a Kathmandu Farmer’s Market should be added to your itinerary. The Le Sherpa Farmer’s Market in Lazimpat is set out on a multi-tiered garden space, adjacent to the newly built Le Sherpa restaurant

I’m embarrassed to say that I had been living in Kathmandu for over two years and had only been on one four day trek. So when I was asked to teach yoga at Poon Hill this October, I was all over it. I didn’t take my ageing knees into consideration

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Inside Himalayas is a web magazine and annual print magazine showcasing the best sights, trips, treks, food and adventures in the Himalayas. Situated in the heart of the Himalayas, Kathmandu, Inside Himalayas is ideally positioned to report on the vibrant region. Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and the Indian Himalayas are diverse places with distinct cultures and histories, but they share a unifying force of nature: the chain of tallest mountains in the world. Follow Inside Himalayas for insider tips on the best the Himalayas offer.